Deprotonation [carboxylate formation]

Deprotonation [carboxylate formation] Deprotonation [carboxylate formation] Definition: When treated with base, carboxylic acids form carboxylate salts. Deprotonation [carboxylate formation] Explained: Carboxylic acids exhibit both acidic and basic character: Deprotonation to carboxylate ions is relatively easy, but protonation more difficult. Carboxylic acids are weaker acids than…

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Reduction [LiAlH4]

Reduction [LiAlH4] Reduction [LiAlH4] Definition: Addition of lithium aluminum hydride (LiAlH4) to carboxylic acids leads to the formation of primary alcohols (after addition of acid). Reduction [LiAlH4] Explained: Lithium aluminum hydride abbreviated LAH, is capable of…

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